The human body is made up of a gloriously complex network of systems that work in tandem to support everyday functioning. At the heart of it all are the natural hormones produced by the glands throughout the body; orchestrating the myriad of processes that we take for granted. Without these natural hormones our bodies could not perform the innumerable actions it executes on a daily basis.
Natural hormones start working from the moment of conception, deciding our gender and establishing a host of system functions that will make us able to survive in the world. We are so sensitive to the over or under production of natural hormones in our bodies that fluctuations can lead to a variety of illness. The complexity is difficult to comprehend as the functions we take for granted such as heart rate and breathing are regulated by natural hormones.
Different glands throughout the body produce different natural hormones that work to support different functions. The pituitary gland produces growth hormone, a natural hormone that regulates growth and the metabolism. The kidneys produce Vitamin D, a natural hormone that helps strengthen bones. The pancreas produces the natural hormone insulin that regulates sugar levels in our bodies. When the pancreas fails to produce consistent levels of insulin, diabetes can result.
The adrenal glands regulate male and female hormones. In the female body these are the ovaries which produce estrogen to support menstruation and pregnancy. In the male body the testes produce testosterone. The production of estrogen is so important a natural hormone in a woman’s body that when estrogen stops being produced during menopause, many women experience a bevy of symptoms that causes them to turn to hormone replacement therapy. However, replacing natural hormones with synthetic hormones has been highly controversial as researchers are unclear about long term effects.
Natural hormones are another amazing part of the miracle of the human body. It is another example of how delicate the balance is between all the necessary components that make our bodies work efficiently.
By: Michelle Bery -